engagement in science with interactives
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For elementary level teachers. Has links to interactives for many areas of Science. Also some engaging formative assessment ideas.TRANSCRIPT
Engaging Learners with Web Tools for ScienceCherie Stafford, Technology Integration Specialist, Maricopa County Education Service Agency
Curriculum must drive the need for technology integration
» Technology is the tool used to facilitate student centered learning
EngagementParticipating in the same task the teacher has designed.
Successful, engaged learners are
responsible for their own learning. energized by their learningcollaborativeable to define their own learning goals able to transfer knowledge to solve problems creativelyr
Roles
Teacher Student
Classroom is
a knowledge-building learning community where students
ask hard questions
define problems
lead conversa-tions
set goals
have work-related conversations with family members and other adults in and out of school
The most powerful models of instruction are interactive.
What are some ways your classroom is interactive?
TechnologyStudents are acquiring information, practicing skills or responding to questions.
My instructional model is above this. What should I do?
Work at your own pace with this presentation: 1. Listen to the webinar recording:http://iste.acrobat.com/p85543335/ 2. Come back to this webinar and share 3
things you learned.
Considerations for using Web Tools
● How many computers do you have? ● Will students access at home? ● Plug-ins and Operating Systems ● Browser
General Science
EcoKids http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/games_activities/index.cfm
General Science
Exploratorium www.exploratorium.edu Google Earthhttp://earth.google.com Kinetic City (3-8)http://www.kineticcity.com
General Science
Science NetLinks (K-12)http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.php?BenchmarkID=9&DocID=111
General Science
Skooolhttp://kent.skoool.co.uk/index.aspx
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet. (K-8) http://yucky.kids.discovery.com
AnantomyFreezeRay (4-12) http://freezeray.com/index.html
Virtual Body (K-12)http://medtropolis.com/Vbody.asp
Astronomy and Space
1. Mars Quest Online (3-8)www.marsquestonline.org
2. HubbleSite (4/5-12)http://hubblesite.org
3. Virtual Solar System. (4/5-12)http://www.nationalgeographic.com/solarsystem/ax/high.html
4. Space Place (1-6)http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov
Earth Science
Seasons Interactive. (4-8) INTERACTIVE http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=swf::800::600::/sites/dl/free/0072482621/78778/Seasons_Nav.swf::Seasons%20Interactive All Interactiveshttp://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072482621/student_view0/interactives.html#
PhysicsFear of Physics (K-12)http://www.fearofphysics.com
My Physics Lab http://www.myphysicslab.com/
Your Turn
Choose 3 of the sites to explore. You may work in groups of 2 or 3. You will share:1. If you will use one or more of them. 2. Explain why or why not. 3. Any tips for other teachers about the sites.
Shared Presentations
Slideshare slideshare.net/
Formative Assessment Ideas that Engage1. Help Wanted AdWrite an ad to find a “professor” who can help to explain the subject at hand. 2. DiaryPen a diary entry from a famous scientist. 3. Trivia GameStudents create the questions (and answers) that will be used in a review game. 4. T-shirtDesign a t-shirt that matches the current science concepts.
22. CalendarMark on a calendar (paper or electronic copy) the time frame for how long it takes to see changes in a scientific event (such as erosion or plants growing).
23. Advice ColumnStudents write advice to an “anonymous friend” who has a scientific problem that needs solved.
Dear Mr./Ms Science Advisor, I am trying to figure out why frogs lay their eggs in the mud. Can you help me? Signed,Stuck in the Mud
Dear Stuck in the Mud,you are studk in the mud! Frogs do not lay their eggs in the mud, they lay their eggs in water! You can find out more about frogs at http://www.learner.org/jnorth/search/FrogNotes2.html Here's to seeing you clearly,Ms. Science Advisor
Comic Strip
Draw a comic strip that shows examples of figurative language.
Using a spreadsheet.
Using Read Write Think's Interactive Comic Creatorhttp://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/comic-creator-30021.html
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references
Digital Learning Environments, Web 2.0 Science ToolsBy Laura Turner
http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/professional_development/web_2_0_science_tools
Preston, Charity. "40 Alternative Assessments for Learning | TeachHUB." Home | TeachHUB.
K-12 Teachers Alliance. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. <http://www.teachhub.com/40-alternative-assessments-learning>.
Smith B. and Mader J. Web 2.0 in the Science Classroom. Ed Tech Innovators, http://www.edtechinnovators.com/EdTechInnovators/ISTE_Webinars_files/ISTE_TIP_Web20.pdf Jones, B., Valdez, G., Nowakowski, J., & Rasmussen, C. (1994). Designing Learning and Technology for Educational Reform.
Oak Brook, IL: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory.Retrieved from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/engaged.htm